Emily Watkins Sewell, age 93 of Marietta passed away on April 28, 2013 in Newnan, GA She was born December 9, 1919 in Carroll County to the late Hugh Watkins and Carrie Ansley Watkins. Mrs. Sewell is survived by her husband, W. Lee Sewell; daughter, Melissa Powell; grandchildren, Hanson Powell, Emily Gray Powell and Nora Lee Powell all of Newnan. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 9 AM to 10:45 AM at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St., Newnan,GA the funeral will follow in the chapel at 11 AM with Rev. Searcy Jackson officiating. Burial will be at Forest lawn Memorial Park, Newnan. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580 Online condolences may be sent to the family online at:

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